Argrow's House GALA
We would love for you to join the Argrow's House 2 Annual Fundraising Gala on September 25, 2019 at 6pm. We will celebrate at the Figge Art Museum. Purchase tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/argrows-house-2nd-annual-fundraising-gala-tickets-64303328988?aff=ebdssbdestsearch The above video reflects the Argrow's House 2018 gala. In 2018, 140 fellow Argrow's House supporters came to raise funds to pay off the $60,000 mortgage for Argrow's House. There were heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction,
TBK Bank Sports Complex Announces New CEO
TBK Bank Sports Complex Announces New CEO Former US Olympic and Paralympic Committee member Dave Stow will become TBK Bank Sports Complex’s new CEO. Bettendorf, IA – On October 14, TBK Bank Sports Complex will have a new leader. Dave Stow, an experienced sports event management executive with 24 years of experience will take the helm of the state-of-the-art sports complex. Stow comes to TBK Bank Sports Complex from Elite Athlete Services where since 2017 he served as Vice President of Venue
Van Meter Inc. Named a 2019 Top Iowa Workplace
Van Meter Inc. announced today it has been selected as one of Iowa’s 2019 Top 135 Workplaces. Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. Van Meter Inc. ranked 13th among Iowa’s top mid-size companies. This is the eighth consecutive year on the Top Workplaces list for Van Meter. The employee feedback surveyis conducted by Energage, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. Energage conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with major publishing partners
Additional $77,000 in grants awarded to local nonprofits from funds at Quad Cities Community Foundat
Earlier this month, more than $315,000 in grants were awarded to 20 Quad Cities-based nonprofits from the Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Now, more than $77,000 in additional grants have been awarded to 12 nonprofits from eight additional funds supported by donors at the Community Foundation. The grants provide general operating support and support for successful ongoing programs. “We know a strong community is built, in part, by strong nonprofits,” said Kelly
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Senior Star Ranked Number 10 as a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace for Aging Services!
We are thrilled to announce that Senior Star at Elmore Place has been ranked NUMBER TEN as a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace for Aging Services! This is the second year Senior Star communities top the Fortune list, and we are honored to have made the TOP TEN list yet again thanks to the input from our valued associates.Every day, Senior Star associates are challenged to be Difference Makers, and are committed to Uniting and Serving to be the best we can be for the Residents, Families, and Referral Sources
Negotiation Management and Conflict to Collaboration - October 8-9, 2019
Unmanaged conflict can lead to low morale, low productivity, and increased stress. This results in inefficient and ineffective organizations. Conflict can be handled in such a way as to improve operations and strategy. This workshop will show the participant how to harness conflict to find new, different, and better ways of working. Location: St. Ambrose University Professional Development, North Davenport Education Center, 1950 E. 54th Street, Davenport, IA 52807. For more information please contact Jayne
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger! Ashley is a natural born leader with a positive attitude! Patient safety and customer service are her main objectives and she makes it her mission to deliver on those objectives. “I have been practicing Medical Aesthetics since 2006 and have a true passion for making others feel welcome, celebrated and cared for. I do all that I can to learn about the latest medical modalities and products so I can better accommodate each and every person we
Van Meter Sets Sights on Kansas City Market
Van Meter Inc. today announced it will open a new location in the greater Kansas City metro area by yearend. The southward expansion is part of the company’s 2025 growth strategy. “We’re eager to leverage our extensive experience and capabilities in supporting large-scale construction projects and solar installations in Kansas City,” confirmed Brian Bytnar, Chief Development Officer at Van Meter. “We’ve secured a physical location and efforts are underway to assemble a team of industry
Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation announces $315,000 in grants
Twenty nonprofit organizations serving Rock Island and Scott Counties in the Quad Cities have been awarded more than $315,000 in funding from the Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. More than $110,000 in additional funds will be awarded through renewable grants in 2020. The Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund carries out the legacy of Helpenstell and her passion for youth development, health, community development, cultural activities and education. Since 2005, the fund
Free estate planning seminar to be offered on September 19 at Quad Cities Community Foundation
The Quad Cities Community Foundation, in partnership with WVIK-Quad Cities NPR, is offering a free estate planning seminar on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 6 p.m. Attorneys Pete Wessels and David Wierman of Wessels & Wierman and Wealth Manager David Nelson of NelsonCorp Wealth Management will lead the 90-minute seminar. The seminar will guide attendees through ways they can strengthen their current finances, reduces taxes, and help plan their philanthropic legacies. “For 55 years, the Quad Cities
Total Solutions Expands HR Offerings with Online Employee Training
August 26, 2019 (Davenport, IA) — Launching this week, you’ll be able to enroll employees in a host of online training options from Total Solutions. Training packages include annual compliance, safety, new hire, and management, with pricing starting as low as $250. Employers can also customize packages or pay for unlimited access to the entire training library. Total Solutions HR Director, Sarah Kramer, noted how her HR clients were hungry for more flexible training options for employees. “Safety, sexual
Building Effective Teams - October 23-24, 2019
This session will explore the theory and practice of group and team development. Participants will gain a basic understanding of team development within organizations and how and when to develop high-performance teams. Special emphasis will be on developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate groups and teams. A connection will be drawn between team building, communication, and leadership. Whether it is a project team or a work team, the dynamics of a group of people can be complicated.
Central Bancshares Purchasing Walcott Trust and Savings Bank
(Muscatine, IA) Central Bancshares, Inc. of Muscatine, Iowa, and Walcott Trust and Savings Bank, based in Walcott, Iowa, have jointly announced the signing of an agreement whereby Central Bancshares, Inc. will acquire Walcott Trust and Savings Bank. Terms of the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, were not disclosed. It is anticipated that it will be completed by the end of 2019. Walcott Trust and Savings Bank was organized in 1893 and has total assets of approximately $130 million.
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Randall named Silvis Family Credit Union Branch Manager
The Family Credit Union (TFCU) has named Nicole Randall Branch Manager of the Silvis, IL office. She is responsible for the overall operations of the branch and is the main loan officer. This includes ensuring that the branch meets its financial, operational, service, and growth goals, while having fun doing it. Randall has been with TFCU for five years and comes to TFCU with a financial background and an Associates degree from Scott Community College. Nicole started her career with TFCU as a teller, and
American Power Systems, Inc. Presents UTHS Grad With Scholarship Award
Joseph Dryoel of Colona has been named as the 2019 recipient of the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship. Dryoel, a June graduate of United Township High School (East Moline) and co-valedictorian of his class, will receive $5,000 toward tuition at Loyola University (Chicago), where he plans to study pre-health in the fall. “Joey stands out, not only for his academic achievements but also because of the unique way he became interested in medicine — through the arts. We’re so pleased to present him with an
COMEDY SPORTZ HAS MOVED!!!
WE HAVE MOVED!!!!! Now, you can find the longest running show in the Quad Cities on both sides of the river in 4 locations. The 2nd & 3rd Saturdays of July, September, and November, we will be at the new Spotlight Theatre, Moline at 7:00 pm. The 2nd & 3rd Saturdays of August, October, and December, you can see us at One Voice, Northpark Mall, Davenport at 7:00 pm. The 4th Saturday of every month, it’s ComedySportz 4Kids at the Davenport Jr. Theater at 3:00 pm. On the 1st Friday of every month, it’s
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Revive at The Group broke ground on their new Medical Spa
[Davenport, Iowa, June 3, 2019] On Monday, June 3rd, The Group, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, P.C. and Revive at The Group broke ground on their new Medical Spa that will sit directly north of their current facility in Davenport. The new Revive building will feature a lobby, waiting area, a multipurpose room and offices in addition to injection, aesthetic, laser, massage, private holding, and consult rooms. Services will include state-of-the-art laser treatments, top-of-the-line aesthetic
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NEW REVIVE AT THE GROUP MEDICAL SPA
[Davenport, Iowa, June 3, 2019] On Monday, June 3rd, The Group, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, P.C. and Revive at The Group broke ground on their new Medical Spa that will sit directly north of their current facility in Davenport. The new Revive building will feature a lobby, waiting area, a multipurpose room and offices in addition to injection, aesthetic, laser, massage, private holding, and consult rooms. Services will include state-of-the-art laser treatments, top-of-the-line aesthetic
3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018
DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 23, 2018) – Blaze Restoration Inc., with offices in Davenport Iowa, Moline and Galesburg, Illinois announces its sponsorship in the 3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018. This event will be at the Modern Woodman Park in Davenport, Iowa. The St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation partners with the River Bandits to give the burn community members and family and friends an opportunity to get together to enjoy each other’s company and
